art

The loophonium: a toilet-themed instrument

Not just a piss of art, but a fully functional instrument

Perhaps not everyone knows that there’s a musical instrument inspired by a toilet, its name is loophonium which is a combination of the words loo and euphonium, a brass instrument.

The loophonium

The loophonium was really played at a concert by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on April Fools’ day in 1960.

It was made by Fritz Spiegl who was the principal flutist of the orchestra as well as a composer, writer, and humorist.

In 2003, the Walker Art Gallery, based in Liverpool, paid £2,640 for this instrument at Sotheby’s (a famous British auction house) after Fritz’s death at 77 y.o. the same year.

A loovely instrument!

Recent Posts

Whale poop can be neon green, bright red or even sparkle

Conservation biologist Joe Roman reveals how whale poop led to groundbreaking discoveries about ocean ecosystems…

14 hours ago

Poop statue near US Capitol

A satirical art installation near the US Capitol features a poop-shaped monument mocking rioters and…

1 week ago

Japan’s toilet culture at the Toto museum

A concise history of Japanese toilets, highlighting Toto's role in revolutionizing bathroom culture and boosting…

2 weeks ago

A redesigned toilet to be used anywhere

LIXIL partners with Georgia Tech to develop G2RT, an off-grid toilet revolutionizing sanitation for billions…

3 weeks ago

The art of concealing farts

8 strategies to muffling farts when you are in public or in front of the…

4 weeks ago

Futuristic public urinals in China analyse your urine

Innovative technological urinals in China can help men monitor their health by analysing their pee…

1 month ago